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‘Joker: Folie à Deux’: Harry Lawtey Didn’t Realize He Was Auditioning For Harvey Dent Role

September 11, 2024 12:50 pm

While there have been multiple trailers and already folks are reviewing it out of Venice, there appears to still be some secrets left in “Joker: Folie à Deux’ for audiences to discover for themselves. Hell, it...

‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Review: This Sequel May Cost Phillips Some Fans, But It Will Convert the Agnostics [Venice]

Rafa Sales Ross

September 4, 2024 1:41 pm

Features, Festivals, News, Reviews

When speaking about films in an increasingly saturated and click-hungry media landscape, very few descriptors are so rarely merited and so often used as “divisive.” But if there is one recent film deserving of...

Todd Phillips Says He Isn’t Interested In Doing A ‘Joker 3’

Charles Barfield

August 20, 2024 12:08 pm

News

Months ago, reports started to float around saying Todd Phillips’ “Joker” sequel was going to be a musical. This made people equally intrigued and confused. But now that we’re closer to the film’s release and ...

‘Joker: Folie à Deux’: Venice Director Says It’s A “Dystopian Musical” That Left Him “Astonished”

Charles Barfield

July 24, 2024 9:51 am

News

Back in 2019, when “Joker” had its world premiere at Venice, everyone was caught off guard by the barrage of glowing reviews. People knew the film might be popular, but no one expected the film to be an awards...

Todd Phillips Says Despite Musical Elements, ‘Joker 2’ Won’t “Veer Too Far” From Original Film

Christopher Marc

April 10, 2024 12:02 pm

News

The follow-up to the billion-dollar global hit that earned Joaquin Phoenix the Best Actor Oscar statue back in 2020, Warner Bros. spent yesterday promoting the mature comic book sequel “Joker: Folie à Deux” at...

‘Joker: Folie À Deux’ Trailer: Lady Gaga Joins Joaquin Phoenix In Musical Supervillain Sequel

Rodrigo Perez

April 9, 2024 8:57 pm

News, Trailers

"He's not alone anymore." Against seemingly all odds, given its R-rating, adult nature, and disconnection from traditional cinema superheroics, Warner Bros. “Joker” movie earned over $1 billion at the box offi...

Ridley Scott Enjoyed Joaquin Phoenix’s ‘Joker’ Performance But “Didn’t Like The Way It Celebrated Violence”

Charles Barfield

October 9, 2023 9:48 am

News

One of the year’s most anticipated films is definitely “Napoleon.” Though his recent output hasn’t been as consistent as we’d like, there’s no denying Ridley Scott is one of the best filmmakers of the past sev...

‘Joker 2’: Lawrence Sher Said He “Never Met” The Real Lady Gaga On Set As She Would Only Answer To Her Character’s Name

Charles Barfield

July 24, 2023 11:26 am

News

Lady Gaga has sold millions and millions of records and tickets to shows over the course of her years-long singing career, but when it comes to acting, she seems to be fully committed to the art of performing ...

Lucrecia Martel Defends ‘Joker’ Golden Lion Win & Still Thinks Todd Phillips’ Film Is “Incredible”

Charles Barfield

June 27, 2023 2:50 pm

News

When Todd Phillips’ film, “Joker,” debuted at Venice in 2019, the film would earn immediate acclaim and went on to win the top prize, the Golden Lion. But once the film made its debut around the world, the gen...

‘Joker: Folie à Deux’: Cinematographer Lawrence Sher Says Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘One From The Heart’ Influenced The Look Of The Sequel

Charles Barfield

June 27, 2023 1:48 pm

News

While there are plenty of people who can debate the merits of Todd Phillips’ Oscar-winning film, “Joker,” there is really no denying the film looks great. And a large part of that look falls on the shoulders o...

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